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Russian shadow fleet captain appears in UK court
Filed: Jun 16, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
Summary: Ajay Pant, an Indian national, was remanded after being charged over supplying Russian oil by ship.
WHO: Ajay Pant; Southampton Magistrates’ Court; Bournemouth Crown Court
WHAT: Ajay Pant appeared by videolink and was remanded in custody after being charged with breaching EU sanctions rules.
WHEN: Jun 16, 2026 at 10:52 AM ET
WHERE: Southampton, England
WHY: He was charged with supplying or delivering prohibited Russian oil or oil products by ship to a third country in June 2026 in contravention of sanctions regulations.
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